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Unformatted text preview: The Formation of a National Government Leaders crafted constitutional, legal basis for young nation Hamilton's great aim was more efficient organization, whereas Jefferson once said, &quot;I am not a friend to a very energetic government.&quot; Hamilton feared anarchy and thought in terms of order; Jefferson feared tyranny and thought in terms of freedom. Where Hamilton saw England as an example, Jefferson, who had been minister to France in the early stages of the French Revolution, looked to the overthrow of the French monarchy as vindication of the liberal ideals of the Enlightenment. Against Hamiltons instinctive conservatism, he projected an eloquent democratic radicalism. An early clash between them, which occurred shortly after Jefferson took office as secretary of state, led to a new and profoundly important interpretation of the Constitution. When Hamilton introduced his bill to establish a national bank, Jefferson, Constitution....
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